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1. Top 5 Words That I Have Some Difficulty in Understanding

2. 5 New Technology Words that I can't Understand

3. Computer Hardware

4. Networking Terms

5. Computer Programing, Website, and Markup Language Terms

6 .Malicious Computer Behavior

7. Miscellaneous

8. Computer Memory Terms


Definitions Sources


Top 5 Words That I Have Some Difficulty in Understanding



word
definiton
citation
CVS
A.K.A.(concurrent version systems) open source project software that helpls developers collaborate on their work by tracking files and their changes.
wikipedia
TCP/IP
A.K.A. (Transmission Control Protocol and Internet Protocol) a set of communication protocols on which the interent and most communications run.
wikipedia
DNS Server
A.K.A. (Domain Name System server) stores information in domain names and uses them kind of like a phone book by translating readable hostnames into IP adresses
wikipedia
Backbone
a path for the exchange of information between different LANs
wikipedia
IDE
A.K.A. (integrated development enviroment) a type of computer software that helps programs to develop software.
wikipedia

5 New Technology Words that I can't Understand



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definiton
citation
GIS
A.K.A. (geographic information system) a computer system that analyzizes and stores data on geogrpahic information, is often used in buisnesses for loactaion and delivery.
wikipedia
CRM
A.K.A. (Customer relationship management) a term used by companies to describe their relationships with a custmomer, including the customer data and vendor data.
wikipedia
Chipset
a group of integrated circuts that are used together to serve a single function and are sold together for that reason.
SearchSMB
Cache
a storage place for temporary files, such as tempory interent files that you request when looking at a web page.
SearchSMB
Java Script
a scripting language often used for the client side of web development
wikipedia

Computer Hardware



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definiton
citation
Hub
a peice of hardare that allows you to connect multiple computers together.
wikipedia
Router
a piece of hardware that connects networks together, giving them all access to the internet.
wikipedia
Switch
a piece of hardware similar to a hub in that it connects computers together, but unlinke a hub it can detect network packets and seperate and send them to their appropriate destination.
wikipedia
Server
an aplication or device that performs services for connectd clients in a client server model.
wikipedia
BUS
A.K.A. (bidirectional universal switch) transfers data inside or between computers.
wikipedia
CPU
A.K.A. (central processing unit) the component in a computer that interprets instructions and processes data.
wikipedia
PARALLEL
A.K.A. ( parallel port) is a type of socket used for interfacing with peripherals.
wikepida
SERIAL
A.K.A. ( serial connection) a PC port in which information can pass in or out one bit at a time.
wikipedia
USB
A.K.A. (universal serial bus) a serial bus used to interface with peripherals, this has become the standard on most computers and laptops.
wikipedia
FIREWIRE
a serial bus interface standard that offers high speed communications. Similar to USB but known to be faster.
wikipedia
HARD DRIVE
A.K.A. (Hard disk drive) A storage device that stores data using magnetic surfaces. Used mostly for long term storage like that of program data.
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FLOPPY DRIVE
A.K.A. (FDD-Floppy disk drive) A drive used for the reading and writting of a data storage devices called a floppy disk which works by using magnetic storage principles.
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CD-ROM/RW DRIVE
A.K.A.( compact disc read only memory/compact disc rewritable dirve) CD-ROM is a drive that reads compact disc that contains data accessible by computer. Where as CD-RW is a drive that reads, writes and can even rewrite on compact discs.
wikipedia
DESKTOP
A.K.A. (desktop computer) a personal computer made for an office or desk at home, it is not portable like laptops or PDA's, and is currently the most affordable type of computer.
wikipedia
NIC
A.K.A (network interface card) a piece of computer hardware that lets computer comunicate over a network.
wikipedia

Networking Terms



word
definiton
citation
CVS
A.K.A.(concurrent version systems) open source project software that helpls developers collaborate on their work by tracking files and their changes.
wikipedia
Peer-To-Peer
differs from a client/server network in that A peer to peer network has all the computers in the network acting as servers sending and recieving information via nodes.
wikipedia
FTP
A.K.A. (File Transfer Protocol) is used to transfer data between computers using the internet,one computer uses FTP server software and one uses FTP client software.
wikipedia
Broadband
broadband is high speed data communication using fasterspeeds than normal telephone modems.
wikipedia
BitTorrent
is a peer to peer protocol that sends information by distributing the data between computers this way when it is collected the pieces of data do not have to come from one source.
wikipedia
FileServer
disk storage that hosts files over a network, requires good memory amount.
wikipedia
LAN
A.K.A. (Local Area Network) a computer network that covers a small geographical area.
wikipedia
Ethernet
a twisted pairs of wires connecting end systems to the network.
wikipedia
NLR
A.K.A. (National LambdaRail) a high speed national computer network in the united states that runs on fiberoptic lines.
wikipedia
Protocols
guidlines or rules that govern an operation on the internet, examples are FTP and HTTP
wikipedia
TCP/IP
A.K.A. (Transmission Control Protocol and Internet Protocol) a set of communication protocols on which the interent and most communications run.
wikipedia
Client/Server
a type of networking when one computer acts as the server sending information to all its "dummy computers" which are the clients.
wikipedia
Backbone
a path for the exchange of information between different LANs
wikipedia
Wireless G
an amendment to the IEEE 802.11 specification that extended throughput to up to 54 Mbit/s
wikipedia
DNS Server
A.K.A. (Domain Name System server) stores information in domain names and uses them kind of like a phone book by translating readable hostnames into IP adresses
wikipedia
ISP
A.K.A. (internet service provider) whomever your internet connection is provided from.
wikipedia
ASP
A.K.A. (Applications service provider) a buisness that provides computer based services to customers, such as offering on-demand software.
wikipedia
RS232
A.K.A. (recomended standard 232) a standard for serial binary data connecting between a DTE (data terminal equipment) and a DCE (data circuit-terminating equipment).
wikipedia
COM1
A.K.A. (Com1 port) is a type of serial port interface used on most computers.
wikipedia
SCSI
A.K.A. (small computer system interface) a set of standars for transferring between computers and peripheral.
wikipedia
NET NEUTRALITY
a network design principle that all websites and platforms should be treated equal.
wikipedia
URL
A.K.A. (uniform resource locator) text that is used to identify a resource and locate it.
wikipedia
VPN
A.K.A. (virtual private network) A link between two networks through another network. Allows for a variety of things such as outsourcing for buisness.
wikipedia
PGP
A.K.A. (pretty good privacy) A Computer program that provides security through encryption protection.
wikipedia

Computer Programing, Website, and Markup Language Terms



word
definiton
citation
BINARY NUMBER
A.K.A. (binary numeral system) these are the 1's and 0's that the computer uses to interperet data. 0 meaning off and 1 meaning on.
wikipedia
HEXADECIMAL
A.K.A. (hexadecimal system) a numeral system with a base of 16.
wikipedia
OCTET
A.K.A. (byte) an octet is a grouping of eight. If used in bits it forms a byte.
wikipedia
ASCII
A.K.A. (american standard code of information interchange)a series of codes that represents text in computers and other electronic devices.
wikipedia
URL
A.K.A. (uniform resource locator) text used to identify a rosource and locate it, it is now a synonym for URI.
wikipedia
URI
A.K.A. (uniform resource identifier) a string of characters used to identify a name or resource. synonomous with URL
wikipedia
SGML
A.K.A. (Standard Generalized Markup Language) a mark up language that provides syntaxes that can be used for a variety of applications.
wikipedia
HTML
A.K.A. (Hypertext Markup Language) the predominant markup language for webpages.
wikipedia
HTTP
A.K.A. (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) a way of transfering information on the world wide web. A request response protocal between clients and servers.
wikipedia
XML
A.K.A. (Extensible Markup Language ) a mark up language which allows its users to define their own tags.
wikipedia
XHTML
A.K.A. (Extensible HyperText Markup Language) an application of XML wheras Html is an application of SGML.
wikipedia
ISP
A.K.A. (internet service provider) whomever provides your computer with internet access.
wikipedia
FONT
A.K.A (typeface) a style of text or lettering.
wikipedia
FONT FAMILY
A.K.A.( type-face family) a collection of similar fonts designed to be used together.
google
SANS SERIF
A.K.A.(without serifs) a typeface that does not have little features called serifs.
wikipedia
SERIF
a small detail at the end of a stroke on letters and symbols.
wikipedia
ITALIC/OBLIQUE
A.K.A. (italic/oblique typeface) Italic typeface is a cursive style typeface based on a form of calligraphy wheras Oblique typeface is a typeface that slants to the right.
wikipedia
MONO-SPACED
A.K.A. (mono-spaced font) a type of font where every letter is the same width.
wikipedia
PROPORTIONALLY SPACED
using different widths for different characters in text.
webopedia
POINT
A.K.A. (point measurment) the smallest unit of measure in typography.
wikipedia
CHARACTER
A.K.A. (symbol) a unit of information that corresponds to a symbol.
wikipedia
BLOG
A.K.A. (a portmanteau of web log) a website where netries are written in chronological order.
wikipedia
WIKI
a collaborate website which can be edited by anyone with access to it.
wikipedia
Deprecated
a term used to indicate the discouragement of a particular software feature, because it has been superseded by a newer and better version.
wikipedia
Element
a way of atructuring and arranging HTML content
wikipedia
Validation
the checking of an html page and its source code to make sure it adheres to a certian structure.
wikipedia
SGML
A.K.A.(Standard Generalized Markup Language) the markup language on which html is based
wikipedia
XML
A.K.A.(Extensible Markup Language) general purpose markup language that allows users to define their own tags.
wikipedia
Frameset
basically the organization of a website into different frames on a screen.
wikipedia
Strict
is the decripition of a markup language with strict syntax rules.
wikipedia
Attribute
a parameter of an element in markup languages.
wikipedia
DTD
A.K.A.(Document Type Definition) This tells the browser whatHTml documentation and structure to use.
wikipedia
Well-formed element
This is an element in web design that is opened and subsequently closed and does not overlap.
wikipedia
XHTML
A.K.A.(Extensible HyperText Markup Language) a mrakup language that is the same as html but follows stricter syntax.
wikipedia
CSS
A.K.A.(Cascading Style Sheets) A way of styling web pages so that the presentation of the document can be uniform and simply refered to instead of written into the code.
wikipedia
Transitional
a mearkup language syntax that uses some stricter guidlines but less than that of a strict sytanx.
wikipedia
W3C
A.K.A.(World Wide Web Consortium) the international standards organization for the world wide web
wikipedia

Computer Memory Terms



word
definiton
citation
SIMM
A.K.A. (single in-line memory module) A type of memory module used for random access memory in personal computers, it differs from DIMM becasue the contacts on the SIMM are redundant on both sides.
wikipedia
DIMM
A.K.A. (dual in-line memory module) porvides a series of random access memory intergrated circuits they are mounted on a prionted circuit board and designed for use on personal computers. The difference between DIMM and SIMM is that SIMM uses 32-bit data path and DIMM uses 64-bit, DIMM has replaced most of old SIMM memory.
wikipedia
RAM
A.K.A. (Random access memory) a type of data storage used in computers. Stored data on these circuits can be accessed in any order or in other words at "random". The more Ram the faster the computer.
wikipedia
ROM
A.K.A. (read-only memory) a class of storage media used in computes and other electronic devices. This cannont be modified easily and is more permenant than RAM.
wikipedia


Miscellaneous



word
definiton
citation
FOWARD SLASH
A.K.A (/) divides the tiers in the adress lin in a URL.
wikipedia
BACK-SLASH
A.K.A.(\) a backslash divides the file tiers in Microsoft Windows.
wikipedia
AT
A.K.A. (@) in an email adress it tells the location of the server.
wikipedia
AND
(&) joing two words together, an ampersand.
wikipedia
TILDA
A.K.A. (~) indicates the current users home directory.
wikipedia
RF
A.K.A. (radio frequency) a way of transmitting information using radio frequency.
wikipedia

FAT
the information filing system that was the standard on windows versions prior to ME.
wikipedia
NTFS
the information filing system that replaced the FAT system and is in current use.
wikipedia
IR
A.K.A. (infared) a way of transmitting information using infared signals.
wikipedia
MODEM
a way of connecting to the internet using telephone lines and dial up connections.
wikipedia
OS
A.K.A.(operatiing system) software that manages the sharing of resources on a computer.
wikipedia
DRIVER
a set of instructions inside of software that tells a computer how to use the corresponding hardware.
wikipedia
IDE
A.K.A. (integrated development enviroment) a type of computer software that helps programs to develop software.
wikipedia
VIRTUAL MEMORY
an adressing scheme that allows non-adjecent memory to be adressed as if it were adjecent.
wikipedia
FRAGMENTATION
an inefficency in comutar storage.
wikipedia
VIRTUAL MACHINE
software that creates a virtual enviroment so that you can test software.
wikipedia



Malicious Computer Behavior



word
definiton
citation
PHISHING
this is a term hackers use when they are searching other peoples computers for sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, etc.
wikipedia
WORM
a self replicating computer program, that harms the network.
wikipedia
AUDIT LOG
a record of actions pertaining to the excecutions of buisness processes and computer activity.
wikipeida
AVAILABILTY
how accessible a computer or computer system is.
wikipedia
BUFFER OVERFLOW
A programing error in computer security which can result in unwanted individuals gaining security clearence.
wikipedia
LOGIC BOMB
A piece of code inserted into a software system that will set off a malicious function when triggered.
wikipedia
SOCIAL ENGINEERING
a fraudulent act that uses a collection of techniques to manipulate people into preforming actions.
wikipedia
STRONG PASSWORDS
A strong password is one that cannot be guessed or cracked by other users or hackers.
wikipedia
CONFIDENTIALITY
insuring that information is accessible to only those who have access clearence.
wikipedia
AUTHENTCATION
the act of confirming something or someone as authentic, in the computer world confirming that the program is in the hands of the right user.
wikipedia
VIRUS
a computer program that can copy itself and infect the computer.
wikipedia
FIREWALL
a program used to permit or deny data through a network.
wikipedia
SPAM
the abuse of electronic messaging systems.
wikipedia
PKI
A.K.A. (Public Key Infrastructer) binds public keys by means of ceritficate authority.
wikipedia
INTEGRITY
The chance that the information being transfered might become damaged and unusable.
wikipedia
ENCRYPTION
when the computertransforms the information in the text so that it cannot be read without the same transforming program on the othe side that it is being sent to.
wikipedia